Pulse check: could a simple touch replace the blood pressure cuff in emergencies?

NCT ID NCT07609095

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Region Stockholm Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether doctors can rely on feeling a patient's pulse (in the neck, groin, or wrist) to know if their blood pressure is dangerously low during shock. Researchers will compare pulse checks with standard blood pressure readings in 5,000 critically ill adults in emergency rooms and ICUs. The goal is to see if this quick, no-tech method can help spot severe low blood pressure faster. No new treatments are being tested—just a better understanding of a common exam.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors quickly judge blood pressure by feeling pulses in emergencies, potentially speeding up life-saving decisions.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures what already happens in routine care, so it won't directly change patient outcomes. Results may not apply to all types of shock or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness hypotensive disorder injury Shock

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CIRCULATORY SHOCK CRITICAL ILLNESS HEMODYNAMIC INSTABILITY HYPOTENSION SHOCK

Contacts and locations

Locations

Region Stockholm, all hospitals
RECRUITING

Stockholm, Stockholm County, 11883, Sweden

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